I’ve thought a lot this week about what a mommy eagle must do after her babies learn to fly.
I keep coming back to this:
She must keep flying.
She surely doesn’t return to her nest and pout (which I have done before).
She surely doesn’t quit eating (which I sometimes wish I could do temporarily anyway).
She surely doesn’t decide her purpose in life is over.
No, eagles fly even when the nest looks different.
And along the way they must soar right by their eagle children from time to time and feel a sense of pride as they see the warm wind lifting their kids to great heights.
We are in a season of watching our eagles begin to fly.
Our nest is quickly emptying.
I’ve had a lot of private tears lately.
I’m not going to pretend that wheeling suitcases to our trunk and watching sons walk through security at airports is ever going to get easy for me.
But I’m proud.
And I’m thankful.
Because I know they are all trying to find their way in this big old world,
and I know that they know our nest is here………………….
always.
As a place of retreat, a place for love…………………
a place to call home.
So, this morning, as I finally received official word that Todd has reached his final plane destination and will now journey thirteen hours by train to reach the place where he will stay for the entire semester in south Asia,
I can get ready for work and do my own flying today.
Please keep my boy in your prayers.
He’s flying, and because my hope is in a powerful, mighty God, I will keep flying too.
No matter how full or empty your nest be,
I’m praying you will fly high today.
Here’s the secret to soaring:
Those who put their hope in the Lord will renew their strength,
they will soar on wings like eagles.
Isaiah 40:31
Put your hope in Him and soar!
In December of 2007 as our youngest son, Nick, was fighting brain cancer, I began to blog. Writing provided a way for me to release all of my questions, fears, and doubts. It also allowed me to share the ups and downs of Nick's journey with people who were praying for him all over the world. When Nick went Home in November of 2008, my blog became my way of searching for God in the midst of my deep heartache. My heart was broken and grief brought to the surface every emotion imaginable. Being able to release those emotions through my writing brought a sense of purpose to my pain. Having already walked the road of grief in 1992 when we lost our daughter to SIDS, I knew I needed a way to keep from falling into a pit of depression and despair. I had walked close to the edge of a bottomless pit when we lost our daughter,and I knew I couldn't let myself get that close to the edge again. This blog has been and continues to be my tiny corner of the world where I can share My Heart as I journey through God's Word.......thus the name........ My Heart His Words. Thank you for taking time to share life with me. If we do not meet while here on earth, I look forward to hearing all about your life when we reach our final destiny.........Heaven! Email me anytime at 
Hi Tammy.. your friend Tammy Wooden Imel referred me to your blog. I lost my daughter in a car accident almost 5 years ago. I still struggle every day to “keep flying”…but I’m doin’ it! Beautiful words…I plan to keep up with your site. I am always looking for sources of encouragent. God is my strength and my comfort….but sometimes we need some “earthly” support as well. Thank you!
Robin,
I am so, so sorry about your daughter. I know we will be blessed because we continue to fly even though it is not easy. I am so thankful we do not fly alone in our sadness (Psalm 34:18-19).
Please keep in touch. Thanks for writing to me!
Love,
Tammy